1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 673 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
